📰 Sec McMahon opens up on historic UPenn Title IX agreement and next steps in fight to save women’s sports
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced a resolution between the University of Pennsylvania and the administration regarding the handling of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, marking a significant development in the national debate over transgender athletes in women’s sports. McMahon expressed concerns about fairness in sports and hopes the agreement will serve as a message to girls in high school and college. The Education Department’s investigation concluded that UPenn violated Title IX in its handling of the Thomas situation, leading to a strict policy to keep trans athletes out of women’s sports and issue apologies to affected women. McMahon and the Trump administration are actively addressing the issue on multiple fronts, including a lawsuit against Maine and standoffs with California and Minnesota. Additionally, an investigation was launched against San Jose State University for its handling of transgender volleyball player Blaire Fleming, leading to a scandal and legal disputes within the Mountain West Conference. McMahon plans to continue addressing the SJSU investigation following the resolution with UPenn.
📰 Katie Taylor explains why she took third bout vs Amanda Serrano, who ‘needs this fight more than I do’
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano had an epic boxing match at AT&T Stadium, breaking attendance records for women’s boxing. Taylor won their previous bout at Madison Square Garden and is gearing up for the trilogy fight on July 11 in New York. Serrano, despite calling herself the GOAT, is 0-2 against Taylor, who is a dominant force in the sport. The upcoming fight is expected to be a major event for women’s sports, with both fighters eager to showcase the best of female boxing. Taylor is proud of the progress women’s boxing has made in recent years and is excited to continue being part of big fights that elevate the sport.
📰 Beloved performer Red Panda falls from unicycle, taken off court in wheelchair during WNBA halftime show
Red Panda, also known as Rong “Krystal” Niu, fell from her unicycle during a halftime show at the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup final, resulting in a wrist injury and other possible injuries. The game was delayed as staff repaired a dent in the court caused by the fall. Red Panda has been performing since the 1990s and is famous for her unicycle routine and balancing bowls on her head. Despite being over 50 years old, she continues to perform on a global stage, including appearances at the NBA Finals and reality TV shows like “Britain’s Got Talent” and “America’s Got Talent.” The Indiana Fever won the Commissioner’s Cup with a 74-59 victory over the Minnesota Lynx, with standout performances from players like Natasha Howard and Sophie Cunningham.
📰 Ohio police officer gets naked Travis Kelce tattoo to win signed jersey, energy drinks
Nick Jones, a 29-year-old police officer from Ohio, won a contest by getting a tattoo of Travis Kelce riding a flying Accelerator can, impressing Jason Kelce. As the winner, Jones received 25 packages of Accelerator and a signed Travis Kelce jersey. Jones, a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan, chose to support the Chiefs due to his Ohio roots and admiration for Travis Kelce. He also received a Livvy Dunne T-shirt in his winnings, hinting at a possible future tattoo. Jones is now proudly representing Accelerator Active Energy and is happy to be part of their family.
📰 Former UFC fighter Ben Askren receives double lung transplant due to pneumonia battle, wife says
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren’s wife, Amy, shared that Ben underwent a double lung transplant after battling severe pneumonia and being on life support. After weeks of waiting, a donor was found, and Amy expressed gratitude towards the donor and their family. Ben was placed on the transplant list on June 24, and a donation page was set up to support his treatment. Amy updated that Ben was on a ventilator but showed signs of improvement by opening his eyes and squeezing hands. Ben retired from MMA with a 19-2 record, fought three times in the UFC with one win, and faced Jake Paul in a boxing match in 2021. Paul plans to donate to help with Ben’s medical bills. Ben, a former wrestler with two NCAA titles, also competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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